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Saturday, March 19, 2011

March Days

It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot

and the wind blows cold:

when it's summer in the light, and winter in the shade.

Charles Dickens

It feelsso goodto be outside this time of year, even if there is still a nip in the air. The fields are showing a hint of green now, and flocks of robins are bobbing around the yard. This afternoon I took a little drive, down the road and up over the next ridge, and stopped to sketch awhile.

Full page, 9" x 11"

I like how this farm is nestled down among the hills ...

Detail

As I was coming in the driveway, on my way home, I noticed the daffodils are starting to poke up through the dried brown grass and leaves. My son, Matt, and I planted them the first fall that we were living here, so I always think of him when I see those cheery yellow blossoms scattered throughout the woods.

2 comments:

Love this drawing - it gives hope to Spring coming (we had a taste of it Friday, but it snowed yesterday!). I also love the drawing from the Chevy place - I wonder how the guys where I get my oil change would react if I did something like that! You are so right, though, it's all about attitude! Thank you for sharing your work, it's such a pleasure to see.

Hi! I’m Leslie, a painter who also enjoys sewing, cooking, gardening, and travel. I’m an Everyday Artist, inspired by the world around me, and I enjoy sharing my projects and connecting with others here on my blog. I love blue skies and hydrangeas, good books and dark chocolate, porch swings, my family, and lace curtains blowing in the breeze. I try to remember that this life is a gift, each moment a wonder, and that I really do need to stop and smell the roses.